In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday October 2
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four responses are due Friday in class; test is scheduled for Monday, October 9
Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Three review test scored in class
Literary terms continue in class; test on terms 11-20 is scheduled in class this week
Tuesday October 3 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Fahrenheit 451 paper is due by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; late papers earn late fail points
Letter to the Editor #4 is due by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class for "The Allure of Fear" unit; Pages 51-55 four responses are due in class #1-#4
New York Times Upfront assigned is scheduled in class
Wednesday October 4
"The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class; anthologies are due in class
Thursday October 5
Holt Grammar textbook is required in class; complete Pages 255-256, Exercise 8 and Exercise D
Friday October 6
Return Fahrenheit 451 novels to class for return to textbook room; Lord of the Flies novels are scheduled to be checked out to students
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four responses are due today in class; test is scheduled for Monday, October 9
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Friday, September 29, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017
STUDYPATH* September 25-29, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 25
Literary terms continue in class this week (caesura-epistrophe); test will be scheduled when ten terms are reviewed
Fahrenheit 451 "Burning Bright" quiz is scheduled in class tomorrow and prompt distributed in class; paper due date on turnitin.com web site is scheduled Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) multiple choice practice continues in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Three test is scheduled in class Friday
Tuesday September 26
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are required in class today and tomorrow for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Fahrenheit 451 "Burning Bright" quiz is scheduled in class; novels are required in class
Letter to the Editor #4 due by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M.)
Wednesday September 27
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are required in class for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Political Cartoon Analysis from New York Times Upfront is scheduled in class
Thursday September 28
Holt Grammar assignment is due in class (Pages 252-253) Exercises A, B and C); textbooks are required in class
Friday September 29
Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Three test is scheduled in class
Letter to the Editor #4 due Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 25
Literary terms continue in class this week (caesura-epistrophe); test will be scheduled when ten terms are reviewed
Fahrenheit 451 "Burning Bright" quiz is scheduled in class tomorrow and prompt distributed in class; paper due date on turnitin.com web site is scheduled Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) multiple choice practice continues in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Three test is scheduled in class Friday
Tuesday September 26
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are required in class today and tomorrow for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Fahrenheit 451 "Burning Bright" quiz is scheduled in class; novels are required in class
Letter to the Editor #4 due by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M.)
Wednesday September 27
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are required in class for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Political Cartoon Analysis from New York Times Upfront is scheduled in class
Thursday September 28
Holt Grammar assignment is due in class (Pages 252-253) Exercises A, B and C); textbooks are required in class
Friday September 29
Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Three test is scheduled in class
Letter to the Editor #4 due Tuesday, October 3 by 8:15 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, September 16, 2017
STUDYPATH* September 18-22, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 18
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" quiz scored in class
Literary terms 11-20 continue in class (caesura-epistrophe)
Fahrenheit 451 "Imitative Writing" assignment due Friday
"The Real Cost of Cheap Fashion" responses are due in class today
Tuesday September 19 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Three test is scheduled in class today
Vocabulary Workshop Review Units One-Three responses (Pages 42-50) are due Friday, September 22
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class for "Fall of the House of Usher" responses #1-5 on Page 31 are to be recorded in the anthology
Wednesday September 20
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class for "Fall of the House of Usher" class discussion
Thursday September 21 (NO SCHOOL UNASSIGNED DAY)
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session
Holt Handbook grammar assigned postponed to tomorrow, Friday because of unassigned day (Pages 247-251; Exercises 5, 6 and 7)
Friday September 22
Fahrenheit 451 "Imitative Writing" assignment due today in class (hard copy)
Fahrenheit 451 dialectical journals (three) are due today (hard copy); novels are required in class
Vocabulary Workshop Review Units One-Three responses are due in class today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 18
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" quiz scored in class
Literary terms 11-20 continue in class (caesura-epistrophe)
Fahrenheit 451 "Imitative Writing" assignment due Friday
"The Real Cost of Cheap Fashion" responses are due in class today
Tuesday September 19 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Three test is scheduled in class today
Vocabulary Workshop Review Units One-Three responses (Pages 42-50) are due Friday, September 22
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class for "Fall of the House of Usher" responses #1-5 on Page 31 are to be recorded in the anthology
Wednesday September 20
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class for "Fall of the House of Usher" class discussion
Thursday September 21 (NO SCHOOL UNASSIGNED DAY)
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session
Holt Handbook grammar assigned postponed to tomorrow, Friday because of unassigned day (Pages 247-251; Exercises 5, 6 and 7)
Friday September 22
Fahrenheit 451 "Imitative Writing" assignment due today in class (hard copy)
Fahrenheit 451 dialectical journals (three) are due today (hard copy); novels are required in class
Vocabulary Workshop Review Units One-Three responses are due in class today
Friday, September 08, 2017
STUDYPATH* September 11-15, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 11
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) practice continues in class all week
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" dialectical journals (three) are due Friday for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Three responses are due in class today; test date to be scheduled
Literary terms test is scheduled tomorrow
New York Times Upfront "Minimum Wages" graphic organizer continues in class this week
Tuesday September 12
Letter to the Editor #3 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.; late work earns late fail points
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class today and tomorrow for Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher"; Tuesday, September 19 responses from My Perspectives are due in class--Questions 1-5 on Page 31
Literary terms test is scheduled in class
Wednesday September 13
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class today; "The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class
Thursday September 14
Holt Handbook textbook is required in class for grammar assignment
Friday September 15
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" dialectical journals (three) and novels are required for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class for assignment
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next weeks assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 11
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) practice continues in class all week
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" dialectical journals (three) are due Friday for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Three responses are due in class today; test date to be scheduled
Literary terms test is scheduled tomorrow
New York Times Upfront "Minimum Wages" graphic organizer continues in class this week
Tuesday September 12
Letter to the Editor #3 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.; late work earns late fail points
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class today and tomorrow for Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher"; Tuesday, September 19 responses from My Perspectives are due in class--Questions 1-5 on Page 31
Literary terms test is scheduled in class
Wednesday September 13
Anthologies (My Perspectives) are due in class today; "The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class
Thursday September 14
Holt Handbook textbook is required in class for grammar assignment
Friday September 15
Fahrenheit 451 Part II "The Sieve and the Sand" dialectical journals (three) and novels are required for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class for assignment
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next weeks assignments and class information
Friday, September 01, 2017
STUDYPATH* September 4-8, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 4
Today is Labor Day, a legal federal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday September 5 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Anthologies (Perspectives) are due in class today for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled in class tomorrow
"Know Whether It's News" assignment is due in class today (hard copy)
Wednesday September 6
Dialectical journals (three) for Fahrenheit 451 (hard copy) due today in class; late work earns late fail points
Anthologies (Perspectives) are due in class today for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled in class; Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Thursday September 7
Holt Grammar assignment (Exercises 3-4 on Pages 242-245) due in class today
New York Times Upfront assignment is scheduled in class
Friday September 8
Letter to the Editor #3 is due Tuesday, September 12 on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.
Fahrenheit 451 "The Hearth and the Salamander" class discussion is scheduled in class; novels and dialectical journals are required in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Teenage Drivers paper is scheduled and due date set
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 4
Today is Labor Day, a legal federal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday September 5 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Anthologies (Perspectives) are due in class today for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled in class tomorrow
"Know Whether It's News" assignment is due in class today (hard copy)
Wednesday September 6
Dialectical journals (three) for Fahrenheit 451 (hard copy) due today in class; late work earns late fail points
Anthologies (Perspectives) are due in class today for "The Allure of Fear" unit
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled in class; Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Thursday September 7
Holt Grammar assignment (Exercises 3-4 on Pages 242-245) due in class today
New York Times Upfront assignment is scheduled in class
Friday September 8
Letter to the Editor #3 is due Tuesday, September 12 on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.
Fahrenheit 451 "The Hearth and the Salamander" class discussion is scheduled in class; novels and dialectical journals are required in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Teenage Drivers paper is scheduled and due date set
Friday, August 25, 2017
STUDYPATH* August 28-September 1, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 28
Letter to the Editor #2 is due tomorrow on turnitin.com by 8:15 A.M.; late work earns late fail points
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled in class; work must be attached to test to avoid score penalty
Literary terms and rhetorical devices from Pre-AP Readings and Exercises continue in class all week
New York Times Upfront fake news assignment is scheduled in class
Fahrenheit 451 reading assigned is scheduled; dialectical journals (three) for Part I "The Hearth and the Salamander" are due Thursday for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Two responses are due in class Thursday
Tuesday August 29
Letter to the Editor #2 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.; late assignments earn late fail points
"The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class today and tomorrow; My Perspectives anthologies due in class both days
Wednesday August 30
"The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class; My Perspectives anthologies are due in class
Thursday August 31
Holt Grammar assignment is due; textbooks are required in class; complete Exercises One and Two (Pages 240-241) for scoring
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Two responses are due in class today
Fahrenheit 451 reading assigned is scheduled; dialectical journals (three) for Part I "The Hearth and the Salamander" are due today for class discussion
Friday September 1 (Admissions Day State Holiday--No Classes Scheduled)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
College Board accounts
Letter to the Editor #3
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 28
Letter to the Editor #2 is due tomorrow on turnitin.com by 8:15 A.M.; late work earns late fail points
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled in class; work must be attached to test to avoid score penalty
Literary terms and rhetorical devices from Pre-AP Readings and Exercises continue in class all week
New York Times Upfront fake news assignment is scheduled in class
Fahrenheit 451 reading assigned is scheduled; dialectical journals (three) for Part I "The Hearth and the Salamander" are due Thursday for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Two responses are due in class Thursday
Tuesday August 29
Letter to the Editor #2 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M.; late assignments earn late fail points
"The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class today and tomorrow; My Perspectives anthologies due in class both days
Wednesday August 30
"The Allure of Fear" unit continues in class; My Perspectives anthologies are due in class
Thursday August 31
Holt Grammar assignment is due; textbooks are required in class; complete Exercises One and Two (Pages 240-241) for scoring
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Two responses are due in class today
Fahrenheit 451 reading assigned is scheduled; dialectical journals (three) for Part I "The Hearth and the Salamander" are due today for class discussion
Friday September 1 (Admissions Day State Holiday--No Classes Scheduled)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
College Board accounts
Letter to the Editor #3
Thursday, August 17, 2017
STUDYPATH* August 21-25, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 21
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are due Friday; textbook is required in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled Monday, August 28
Letter to the Editor (Fake News) prewriting (satire forms, devices and techniques: farce, sarcasm, irony, humor, wit and cynicism) and (speaker, occasion, audience, purpose) continues in class
Satire defined: to represent something in a ridiculous, exaggerated, hyperbolic manner; to mock imitate, parody or ridicule in order to show contempt
Diagnostic 2017 for Vocabulary Level F is completed in class and scored
Tuesday August 22 (Shortened Day Schedule)
LA Times Letter to the Editor (Fake News) is due in class today; late work will receive late fail points
Literary terms and rhetorical devices from Pre-AP Readings and Exercises are scheduled in class
Wednesday August 23
New York Times UPFRONT article reading and writing assignment is scheduled
Thursday August 24
Holt Grammar is scheduled in class; textbook is required in class
Friday August 25
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are due today; textbook is required in class
Students may use the following link to access the Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Times Student Access
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled Monday, August 28
The Vocabulary of Vocabulary continues in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information.
AGENDA BIN:
Dialectical journals for Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 21
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are due Friday; textbook is required in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled Monday, August 28
Letter to the Editor (Fake News) prewriting (satire forms, devices and techniques: farce, sarcasm, irony, humor, wit and cynicism) and (speaker, occasion, audience, purpose) continues in class
Satire defined: to represent something in a ridiculous, exaggerated, hyperbolic manner; to mock imitate, parody or ridicule in order to show contempt
Diagnostic 2017 for Vocabulary Level F is completed in class and scored
Tuesday August 22 (Shortened Day Schedule)
LA Times Letter to the Editor (Fake News) is due in class today; late work will receive late fail points
Literary terms and rhetorical devices from Pre-AP Readings and Exercises are scheduled in class
Wednesday August 23
New York Times UPFRONT article reading and writing assignment is scheduled
Thursday August 24
Holt Grammar is scheduled in class; textbook is required in class
Friday August 25
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are due today; textbook is required in class
Students may use the following link to access the Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Times Student Access
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled Monday, August 28
The Vocabulary of Vocabulary continues in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information.
AGENDA BIN:
Dialectical journals for Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
Friday, August 04, 2017
STUDYPATH* August 14-18, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 14
First Day Back for Teachers-No Classes are Scheduled
Tuesday August 15 (Students First Day Back)(Turnitin.Com Class ID: PERIOD FOUR--15793222; PERIOD SIX-15793224; Passwords will be Distributed in Class)
CollegeBoard.Org account and Turnitin.Com account are required by Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Diagnostic Test is scheduled in class
Turnitin.com accounts and CollegeBoard.org accounts are required by Friday
2017-2018 Instructional Texts and Course Information distributed for student notes
Late Work Policy distributed and due Friday
Opening Day Bulletin distributed and due Friday
Wednesday August 16
Grammar assignment is scheduled in class
Letter to the Editor #1 due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M. Monday, August 28
Thursday August 17
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled in class
Friday August 18
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend of next week's assignments and class information
CollegeBoard.Org and Turnitin.com accounts verifications are due today
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE
Monday-Tuesday
Multiple Choice Practice for PSAT and SAT Administrations
Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit One-Fifteen
Pre-AP Activities and Exercises-Literary Terms A-Z
Wednesday
Perspectives Textbook Literature and Nonfiction Selections
Pre-AP Activities and Exercises-Nonfiction and Fiction Selections
Holt Grammar Common Usage Errors-Sentence Structure-Phrases and Clauses-Conventions
Thursday
Timed Writing TBD
Friday
Political Cartoons, Adages, Idioms and Proverbs (Dispatch Responses)
Novel or Play
Testing Segments-Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Fifteen and Holt Grammar Grade Ten
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 14
First Day Back for Teachers-No Classes are Scheduled
Tuesday August 15 (Students First Day Back)(Turnitin.Com Class ID: PERIOD FOUR--15793222; PERIOD SIX-15793224; Passwords will be Distributed in Class)
CollegeBoard.Org account and Turnitin.Com account are required by Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Diagnostic Test is scheduled in class
Turnitin.com accounts and CollegeBoard.org accounts are required by Friday
2017-2018 Instructional Texts and Course Information distributed for student notes
Late Work Policy distributed and due Friday
Opening Day Bulletin distributed and due Friday
Wednesday August 16
Grammar assignment is scheduled in class
Letter to the Editor #1 due on turnitin.com web site by 8:15 A.M. Monday, August 28
Thursday August 17
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled in class
Friday August 18
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend of next week's assignments and class information
CollegeBoard.Org and Turnitin.com accounts verifications are due today
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE
Monday-Tuesday
Multiple Choice Practice for PSAT and SAT Administrations
Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit One-Fifteen
Pre-AP Activities and Exercises-Literary Terms A-Z
Wednesday
Perspectives Textbook Literature and Nonfiction Selections
Pre-AP Activities and Exercises-Nonfiction and Fiction Selections
Holt Grammar Common Usage Errors-Sentence Structure-Phrases and Clauses-Conventions
Thursday
Timed Writing TBD
Friday
Political Cartoons, Adages, Idioms and Proverbs (Dispatch Responses)
Novel or Play
Testing Segments-Vocabulary Workshop Units One-Fifteen and Holt Grammar Grade Ten
Friday, June 09, 2017
NEW Semester
The course syllabus, opening day bulletin and initial assignments will be posted in early August.
Saturday, June 03, 2017
STUDYPATH* June 5-9, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday June 5
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Return all textbooks to plant manager's office (retired titles) or textbook/library (active titles)
Tuesday June 6
Periods One and Two final examination
Semester reflection
Wednesday June 7
Periods Three and Four final examination
Semester reflection
Thursday June 8
Periods Five and Six final examination
Semester reflection
Friday June 9
Introduction and orientation for AP English Language, Honors English 10AB, Honors English 9AB and Honors American Literature/Contemporary Composition
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday June 5
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Return all textbooks to plant manager's office (retired titles) or textbook/library (active titles)
Tuesday June 6
Periods One and Two final examination
Semester reflection
Wednesday June 7
Periods Three and Four final examination
Semester reflection
Thursday June 8
Periods Five and Six final examination
Semester reflection
Friday June 9
Introduction and orientation for AP English Language, Honors English 10AB, Honors English 9AB and Honors American Literature/Contemporary Composition
Saturday, May 27, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 29-June 2, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 29
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday May 30
New York Times Upfront "Driverless Cars" authors' claims assignment is scheduled in class
Stop Week: Last day to accept late assignments is today, May 30, one week before the first final exam for the semester
Wednesday May 31
Brag sheet assignment is scheduled in class
Literary terms test 71-80 test is scheduled in class
Thursday June 1
AP English Language preparation is scheduled in class
Friday June 2
AP English Language preparation continues in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Final for Periods Three and Four are scheduled Wednesday, June 7
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 29
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday May 30
New York Times Upfront "Driverless Cars" authors' claims assignment is scheduled in class
Stop Week: Last day to accept late assignments is today, May 30, one week before the first final exam for the semester
Wednesday May 31
Brag sheet assignment is scheduled in class
Literary terms test 71-80 test is scheduled in class
Thursday June 1
AP English Language preparation is scheduled in class
Friday June 2
AP English Language preparation continues in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Final for Periods Three and Four are scheduled Wednesday, June 7
Saturday, May 20, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 22-26, 2017
In-class assignment and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 22
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Three)
Thesis statement and opening paragraph for synthesis paper is scheduled in class (due by end of period)
Argument paper is due Wednesday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday May 23
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Four)
Argument paper is due Wednesday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday May 24
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Three)
Thursday May 25
Film Screening Julius Caesar (Period Four)
Friday May 26
Film Screening Julius Caesar (Period Three)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 22
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Three)
Thesis statement and opening paragraph for synthesis paper is scheduled in class (due by end of period)
Argument paper is due Wednesday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday May 23
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Four)
Argument paper is due Wednesday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday May 24
Film Screening Lord of the Flies (Period Three)
Thursday May 25
Film Screening Julius Caesar (Period Four)
Friday May 26
Film Screening Julius Caesar (Period Three)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Saturday, May 13, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 15-19, 2017
In-class assignment and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 15
Argument synthesis paper thesis statement and opening paragraph are due Friday (hard copy)
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Tuesday May 16
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Argument paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday May 17
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Thursday May 18
Film Screening Lord of the Flies
Friday May 19
Argument paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Film Screening Lord of the Flies
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 15
Argument synthesis paper thesis statement and opening paragraph are due Friday (hard copy)
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Tuesday May 16
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Argument paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday May 17
Film Screening To Kill A Mockingbird
Thursday May 18
Film Screening Lord of the Flies
Friday May 19
Argument paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Film Screening Lord of the Flies
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Saturday, May 06, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 8-12, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 8
Political Cartoon assignment is due in class today
Views of Americans synthesis argument paper assignment rhetorical analysis responses are due in class tomorrow
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class; anthologies are required
Tuesday May 9
Holt Grammar textbook is required in class; grammar assignment (P. 38 Exercise One, P. 40 Exercise Two and P. 41 Exercise Three) is due in class
Views of Americans synthesis argument paper assignment rhetorical analysis responses are due in class today
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class
Wednesday May 10
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class
Thursday May 11
Letter to the Editor #14 is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Final class discussion for To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 26-31 is scheduled in class; novels and dialectical journals are required in class
Friday May 12
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Nonfiction unit continues in preparation for AP English Language class next year
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 8
Political Cartoon assignment is due in class today
Views of Americans synthesis argument paper assignment rhetorical analysis responses are due in class tomorrow
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class; anthologies are required
Tuesday May 9
Holt Grammar textbook is required in class; grammar assignment (P. 38 Exercise One, P. 40 Exercise Two and P. 41 Exercise Three) is due in class
Views of Americans synthesis argument paper assignment rhetorical analysis responses are due in class today
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class
Wednesday May 10
Literary terms 61-70 are scheduled in class
Thursday May 11
Letter to the Editor #14 is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Final class discussion for To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 26-31 is scheduled in class; novels and dialectical journals are required in class
Friday May 12
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Nonfiction unit continues in preparation for AP English Language class next year
Friday, April 28, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 1-5, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 1
Antigone multiple choice in-class assignment is scheduled
Anthologies are required in class Monday-Thursday for literary terms 41-50
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals for Chapters 16-19 are due Friday for discussion
Tuesday May 2
Holt Grammar textbooks are required in class for weekly grammar assignment; assignment due Thursday (Diagnostic Preview-Parts of a Sentence)
Research document is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; document must be uploaded in PDF format
Wednesday May 3
Introduction to synthesis prompt writing assignment
Introduction to AP multiple choice practice
Thursday May 4
Literary terms test 41-50 is scheduled
Grammar assignment is due in class
Friday May 5
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals for Chapters 16-19 are due for class discussion; novels are required in class
AGENDA BIN:
Precis for Jury Verdict Fairness
Literary terms 51-60
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals 26-31
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 1
Antigone multiple choice in-class assignment is scheduled
Anthologies are required in class Monday-Thursday for literary terms 41-50
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals for Chapters 16-19 are due Friday for discussion
Tuesday May 2
Holt Grammar textbooks are required in class for weekly grammar assignment; assignment due Thursday (Diagnostic Preview-Parts of a Sentence)
Research document is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; document must be uploaded in PDF format
Wednesday May 3
Introduction to synthesis prompt writing assignment
Introduction to AP multiple choice practice
Thursday May 4
Literary terms test 41-50 is scheduled
Grammar assignment is due in class
Friday May 5
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals for Chapters 16-19 are due for class discussion; novels are required in class
AGENDA BIN:
Precis for Jury Verdict Fairness
Literary terms 51-60
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals 26-31
Thursday, April 20, 2017
STUDYPATH* April 24-28, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 24
Antigone continues in class all week; anthologies are required in class
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 20-25 dialectical journals are due Friday for class discussion
Review of "Model MLA Paper: A Visual Formatting Guide" in class
ORDER of DOCUMENT PAGES:
Cover Page: Not Paginated
Outline: Not Paginated
First Page of Text: Standards, Document Title, Paginated Student Last Name 1 (NO COMMAS)
Second Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 2
Third Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 3
Fourth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 4
Fifth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 5
Sixth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 6 (can be WORKS CITED)
Seventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 7 (can be WORKS CITED)
Blank End Page: Not Paginated
Tuesday April 25
Antigone continues in class all week; anthologies are required in class
Wednesday April 26
Thursday April 27
Letter to the Editor #13 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M today
Friday April 28
Antigone concludes in class
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 20-25 dialectical journals are due for class discussion; novels are required in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Introduction of Advanced Placement English Language multiple choice and timed writing
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 24
Antigone continues in class all week; anthologies are required in class
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 20-25 dialectical journals are due Friday for class discussion
Review of "Model MLA Paper: A Visual Formatting Guide" in class
ORDER of DOCUMENT PAGES:
Cover Page: Not Paginated
Outline: Not Paginated
First Page of Text: Standards, Document Title, Paginated Student Last Name 1 (NO COMMAS)
Second Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 2
Third Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 3
Fourth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 4
Fifth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 5
Sixth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 6 (can be WORKS CITED)
Seventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 7 (can be WORKS CITED)
Blank End Page: Not Paginated
Tuesday April 25
Antigone continues in class all week; anthologies are required in class
Wednesday April 26
Thursday April 27
Letter to the Editor #13 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M today
Friday April 28
Antigone concludes in class
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 20-25 dialectical journals are due for class discussion; novels are required in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Introduction of Advanced Placement English Language multiple choice and timed writing
Sunday, April 09, 2017
STUDYPATH* April 17-21, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 17
Meet in the Hollywood High School Library Monday-Friday and submit completed assignments listed below; all documents should be printed as separate pages for editing, revising and scoring
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10. Outline (all phrases or all sentences-no mixing or matching; no standards, no pagination)
Use this link to access the prompt for research (the prompt will be helpful for writing the outline)
Link for Research-Jury Verdict Fairness
Tuesday April 18
Research and discovery continue in the library
Wednesday April 19
Research and discovery continue in the library
Thursday April 20
Research and discovery continue in the library
Friday April 21
Research and discovery continue in the library
Research document must be submitted in PDF form on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 17
Meet in the Hollywood High School Library Monday-Friday and submit completed assignments listed below; all documents should be printed as separate pages for editing, revising and scoring
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10. Outline (all phrases or all sentences-no mixing or matching; no standards, no pagination)
Use this link to access the prompt for research (the prompt will be helpful for writing the outline)
Link for Research-Jury Verdict Fairness
Tuesday April 18
Research and discovery continue in the library
Wednesday April 19
Research and discovery continue in the library
Thursday April 20
Research and discovery continue in the library
Friday April 21
Research and discovery continue in the library
Research document must be submitted in PDF form on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Friday, March 31, 2017
STUDYPATH* April 3-7, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 3
Antigone continues in class; textbooks are required through Wednesday
Research: Captions, Credits, Thumbnails and Subheads
Tuesday April 4
Block Quotes, Embedded Citations and Works Cited
Antigone continues in class through Wednesday
Wednesday April 5
Antigone continues in class through today
Cover Page, Pagination, Collating, Widows/Orphans and Type Face/Type Size
Spring break research lesson is scheduled tomorrow in class
Spring break homework assignment is scheduled tomorrow in class
Thursday April 6
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals are due for Chapters 6-15 (five total, one for every two chapters) class discussion; novels are required in class
Spring break research homework assigned and due Monday, April 17 in the library
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10.Outline (all phrases or all sentences--no mixing and matching)(no standards, no pagination)
Friday April 7
Period Four students are directed to meet in the auditorium today
Period Three students are scheduled to meet in Room 422
AGENDA BIN:
Research is scheduled April 17-21 in the Hollywood High School Library
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 3
Antigone continues in class; textbooks are required through Wednesday
Research: Captions, Credits, Thumbnails and Subheads
Tuesday April 4
Block Quotes, Embedded Citations and Works Cited
Antigone continues in class through Wednesday
Wednesday April 5
Antigone continues in class through today
Cover Page, Pagination, Collating, Widows/Orphans and Type Face/Type Size
Spring break research lesson is scheduled tomorrow in class
Spring break homework assignment is scheduled tomorrow in class
Thursday April 6
To Kill A Mockingbird dialectical journals are due for Chapters 6-15 (five total, one for every two chapters) class discussion; novels are required in class
Spring break research homework assigned and due Monday, April 17 in the library
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10.Outline (all phrases or all sentences--no mixing and matching)(no standards, no pagination)
Period Four students are directed to meet in the auditorium today
Period Three students are scheduled to meet in Room 422
AGENDA BIN:
Research is scheduled April 17-21 in the Hollywood High School Library
Saturday, March 25, 2017
STUDYPATH* March 27-31, 2017
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 27
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Tuesday March 28
Review and summarize LibGuide for TKAM Jury Verdict Fairness at the HHS library website; due tomorrow
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Wednesday March 29
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Thursday March 30
Letter to the Editor #11 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion Chapters 1-5 (novels required in class)
Friday March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day Observance)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Today is a state holiday honoring Cesar Chavez and classes are not in session
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates: April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
RESEARCH ELEMENTS:
Outline; Active Verbs; Transitions; Thumbnails; Captions; Credits; Subheads; Works Cited; Cover Page; Thesis; Type Face; Type Size; Alpha Sources; Call to Action; Embedded Quotations; Vocabulary; Pagination; Widows-Orphans; Spacing; Collating; Paper Length
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 27
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Tuesday March 28
Review and summarize LibGuide for TKAM Jury Verdict Fairness at the HHS library website; due tomorrow
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Wednesday March 29
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
Thursday March 30
Letter to the Editor #11 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Antigone continues in class Monday-Thursday; anthologies are required in class
To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion Chapters 1-5 (novels required in class)
Friday March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day Observance)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Today is a state holiday honoring Cesar Chavez and classes are not in session
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates: April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
RESEARCH ELEMENTS:
Outline; Active Verbs; Transitions; Thumbnails; Captions; Credits; Subheads; Works Cited; Cover Page; Thesis; Type Face; Type Size; Alpha Sources; Call to Action; Embedded Quotations; Vocabulary; Pagination; Widows-Orphans; Spacing; Collating; Paper Length
Thumbnails (graphic) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Captions (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Credits (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Block Quotes (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Works Cited Draft (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Embedded Citations (one every two paragraphs)
(Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Thesis Statement (narrative) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Call To Action (narrative) (Climate Change-Water Conservation ONLY)
Cover Page Draft (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Active Verbs (list) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Transitions (list) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Power Point Slides (five--image heavy, text light) (Climate Change-Water Conservation ONLY)
Type Face/Type Size Sample (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
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